[TN-Bird] Pileated babies; Purples no more

This morning, 4 energetic middle school students volunteered to come to school 
(Knox County) 35 minutes early (7:30 am) to join me on a bird walk on school 
property (not to mention convincing their parents to drive them).  The 
highlight of our morning was watching a PILEATED WOODPECKER feeding its young.  
This is the same next, that about a month ago some students and I watched the 
cavity being excavated.  Most of the birds that we spotted were "big" birds 
since students were learning how to use the binoculars.  The only warbler we 
spotted was a YELLOW RUMP WARBLER.

On another note from home (Maryville, Blount County):
The last time Charlie or I noted PURPLE FINCHES at our feeders was a week ago 
MOnday, 4/19.  

Tracey Muise
Episcopal School of Knoxville
Knoxville TN 
Knox County
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